Basilisk
バジリスク甲賀忍法帖
The story takes place in the year 1614. Two ninja clans, Tsubagakure of the Iga and Manjidani of Kouga, battle each other to determine which grandson of Tokugawa Ieyasu will become the next shogun. The deadly…
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Synopsis
The story takes place in the year 1614. Two ninja clans, Tsubagakure of the Iga and Manjidani of Kouga, battle each other to determine which grandson of Tokugawa Ieyasu will become the next shogun. The deadly competition between 10 elite ninja from each clan unleashes a centuries-old hatred that threatens to destroy all hope for peace between them.
About
Basilisk premiered on April 12, 2005. It falls under the Animation, Action & Adventure, Drama genres. The series has aired across 2 seasons and 48 episodes. with each episode running approximately 24 minutes. It airs on AT-X. and concluded its run on June 19, 2018.
Why viewers enjoy Basilisk
Basilisk targets fans of Animation anime, especially viewers who appreciate stories that blend Action & Adventure, Drama elements. This combination of Animation, Action & Adventure, Drama sets the show's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience over more general animated programming.
Production
Basilisk was animated by GONZO, GDH, and broadcast on AT-X.
Critical reception
Basilisk holds a rating of 7.4 out of 10 based on 103 user reviews on TMDB, a solid score that signals a stable, dedicated viewership.
Themes & motifs
Recurring motifs and themes throughout Basilisk include: romance, ninja, based on manga, historical, seinen, ninja warrior, anime. These threads anchor the show's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the kind of viewing experience it delivers.
Voice cast
Miyuki Sawashiro
Nana Mizuki
Risa Hayamizu
Kohsuke Toriumi
Yasushi Miyabayashi
Show Hayami
Misa Watanabe
Wataru Hatano
Yoji Ueda
Uoken
Production credits
- Direction
- Fuminori Kizaki · Yukio Nishimoto · Junji Nishimura
- Writing
- Futaro Yamada · Yasuyuki Muto · Shinsuke Onishi
Release dates
Premiered
April 12, 2005
Last aired
June 19, 2018
Seasons & episodes
Season1
O Pergaminho Secreto dos Kouga
April 12, 2005·24episodes
Season1
O Pergaminho Secreto dos Kouga
April 12, 2005·24episodes
No description available for this season.
Season2
The Ouka Ninja Scrolls
January 9, 2018·24episodes
Season2
The Ouka Ninja Scrolls
January 9, 2018·24episodes
Designed to select the successor to the Tokugawa family, a gruesome battle once promised a thousand-year reign to the winning clan. Amidst the bloodshed, betrothed lovers Oboro and Gennosuke were forced to take sides. Only ten years have passed and once again the clans of Kouga and Iga are poised to fight. But this time, a new generation stands at the forefront.
Themes & topics
Keywords associated with this title by the community.
- romance
- ninja
- based on manga
- historical
- seinen
- ninja warrior
- anime
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Frequently asked questions
When did Basilisk premiere?
Basilisk premiered on April 12, 2005.
How many seasons does Basilisk have?
Basilisk has 2 seasons and 48 episodes in total.
What genre is Basilisk?
Basilisk is classified under Animation, Action & Adventure, Drama.
What networks did Basilisk air on?
Basilisk aired on AT-X.
Is Basilisk finished?
Yes, Basilisk concluded its run on June 19, 2018.
How long is each episode of Basilisk?
Each episode of Basilisk runs for approximately 24 minutes.
Where is Basilisk from?
Basilisk is a Japanese anime production.
What is the TMDB rating of Basilisk?
Basilisk holds a rating of 7.4 out of 10 on TMDB based on community reviews.
